Sony S-AIR AIR-SA5R User Manual

Wireless speaker, Air-sa5r, Operations

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Wireless Speaker

AIR-SA5R

©2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China

4-147-617-11(1)

Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones

(reverso)

 Completely disconnect the unit from

the wall socket (mains) if it is not

going to be used for an extended

period of time.

 Should any solid object or liquid get

into the unit, unplug the unit, and

have it checked by qualified

personnel before operating it again.

On placement

 Do not place the unit in an inclined

position or in locations that are

extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty,

humid or lacking adequate

ventilation, subject to vibration,

direct sunlight or a bright light.

 Be careful when placing the unit on

surfaces that have been specially

treated (for example, with wax, oil,

polish) as staining or discoloration

of the surface may result.

On heat buildup

 Heat buildup in the unit during

operation is normal and is not cause

for alarm.

 Do not touch the cabinet if it has

been used continuously at a high

volume because the cabinet may

have become hot.

On the speaker system

This speaker system is not

magnetically shielded, and the picture

on nearby TV sets may become

magnetically distorted. In this

situation, turn off the TV, wait about

15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back on.

If there is no improvement, move the

unit far away from the TV.
Cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth.

Do not use any type of abrasive pad,

scouring powder, or solvent, such as

thinner, benzine, or alcohol.

S-AIR (Sony Audio

Interactive Radio frequency)

Recent times have seen the rapid

spread of DVD media, Digital

Broadcasting, and other high-

quality media.

To ensure that the subtle nuances of

these high-quality media are

transmitted with no deterioration,

Sony has developed a technology

called “S-AIR” for the radio

transmission of digital audio signals

with no compression, and has

incorporated this technology into

the built-in wireless transceiver

EZW-RT10A.

This technology transfers digital

audio signals with no compression

using the 2.4 GHz band range of

ISM band (Industrial, Scientific, and

Medical band), such as wireless

LANs and Bluetooth applications.

After pairing

The connection is established between

the paired main unit and sub unit.

Your system

Neighboring system

Pairing

Sub unit 

ID: A

Main unit

Sub unit 

ID: A

ID: A

not connected

1

Place the sub unit to be paired

near the main unit.
Pair the main unit with the sub

unit one at a time.

2

Check that the power of the

main unit and the sub unit are
turned on.

3

Check that the S-AIR ID of the

main unit is the same as the
S-AIR ID of the sub unit.

4

Operate the S-AIR main unit to

turn on the pairing function.
For details on turning on the

pairing function, refer to the

Operating Instructions supplied

with the S-AIR main unit.

5

Press the PAIRING button on

the side panel of the unit using
a pointed object.
When pairing is in progress, the

PAIRING indicator on the unit

flashes. When completed, it stays

on.

To cancel pairing

Change the S-AIR IDs of the main unit

and the sub unit to different S-AIR

IDs.
To stop the pairing operation

midway

Press the PAIRING button again.
To pair the main unit with

multiple sub units

Repeat steps 1 through 5.

Operations

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire

or electric shock, do not

expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to

dripping or splashing, and do not place

objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, on the apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect

the unit from the mains, connect the

unit to an easily accessible AC outlet.

Should you notice an abnormality in

the unit, disconnect the main plug

from the AC outlet immediately.
The unit is not disconnected from the

mains as long as it is connected to the

AC outlet, even if the unit itself has

been turned off.
Do not install the appliance in a

confined space, such as a bookcase or

built-in cabinet.
The nameplate is located on the

bottom exterior.
Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are

located on the bottom of the unit.

Record these numbers in the space

provided below. Refer to them

whenever you call upon your Sony

dealer regarding this product.
Model No.

Serial No.
Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near

water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat

sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of

the polarized or grounding-type

plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the

other. A grounding type plug has

two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third

prong are provided for your safety.

If the provided plug does not fit

into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched particularly

at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the

cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table

specified by the

manufacturer, or

sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as

power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or

objects have fallen into the

apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been

dropped.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the

following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

 Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is

connected.

 Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved

in this manual could void your

authority to operate this equipment.

For the built-in wireless transceiver

(EZW-RT10A)

This device complies with Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) this

device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause

undesired operation.
This equipment must not be co-located

or operated in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC

radiation exposure limits set forth for

uncontrolled equipment and meets the

FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure

Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment should be installed

and operated with at least 20cm and

more between the radiator and person’s

body (excluding extremities: hands,

wrists, feet and ankles).

“S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of

Sony Corporation.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are

owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any

use of such marks by Sony Corporation is

under license. Other trademarks and trade

names are those of their respective owners.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries.

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

All other trademarks and registered

trademarks are of their respective holders.

In this manual,

and

®

marks are not

specified.

Features

The AIR-SA5R is an “S-AIR”

compatible product. It is also called the

“S-AIR sub unit.”

It is easy to ready the unit for use. All

you have to do is connect it to a wall

socket.

Connecting the S-AIR main unit

(transmitter product, hereafter called

“main unit”) with the S-AIR sub unit

(receiver product, hereafter called “sub

unit”) using “S-AIR” technology, you

can use each unit in a remote location.

For example, you can install this unit

in a bedroom, and then install the

main unit in the living room. You can

then listen to music from the main unit

located in the living room with this

unit in the bedroom.

This unit is compatible with a main

unit with “MULTI SOURCE” mode,

and the coupling operation. The

coupling operation establishes a

connection between the sub unit and

optional S-AIR remote commander.

Precautions

Notes on use of the S-AIR

product

 As the S-AIR product transmits

sound by radio waves, sound may

skip when radio waves are

obstructed. This is a characteristic of

radio waves and is not a

malfunction.

 As the S-AIR product transmits

sound by radio waves, equipment

that generates electromagnetic

energy, such as a microwave oven,

may interfere with sound

transmission.

 As the S-AIR product uses radio

waves that share the same frequency

as other wireless systems, such as

wireless LAN or Bluetooth devices,

interference or poor transmission

may result. In this case, take the

following steps:

 Do not install the S-AIR product

near other wireless systems.

 Do not use the S-AIR product

and other wireless systems at the

same time.

 The transmission distance differs

depending on the usage

environment. Find a location where

transmission between the unit and

the S-AIR main unit is most

effective, and install the unit and the

S-AIR main unit there.

On safety

 Operate the unit only on the power

sources specified in “Specifications”.

Hooking up the unit

S-AIR ID selector

Set the same S-AIR ID for this unit and

the S-AIR main unit to be connected.

For details on setting the S-AIR ID, see

“Establishing the connection with an

S-AIR main unit.”
Remote Sensor

The optional* S-AIR remote

commander (AIR-RM10) can operate

/ (power), VOLUME +/–, and

COUPLING with this unit.
Hook-and-loop fastener

: The hook-and-loop fastener is

attached to the unit.

: Attach the hook-and-loop fastener

in the following way.

 Clean the area where the hook-

and-loop fastener is to be

attached beforehand. (If you

fail to do so, the hook-and-loop

fastener may detach.)

Getting Started

/ (power)

VOL (Volume) +*/–

S-AIR CH+

POWER indicator

*

VOL + has a tactile dot.

 Peel off the bottom sheet on the

adhesive side of the supplied

hook-and-loop fastener. Attach

it to the prepared area of the

wall socket and press it firmly.

Tips

- Allow some space between the

hook-and-loop fastener and the

blades of the plug.

- Make sure to attach the hook-and-

loop fastener where it can support

the unit securely.

Power

Connect the unit to a wall socket.

Notes

Do not use the unit with a wall socket that

is located in a high place.

Hold the unit when pressing buttons to

avoid stressing the plug blades in the wall

socket.

Establishing the

connection with an S-AIR

main unit

Connect the unit and S-AIR main unit

to listen to sound from the S-AIR main

unit.

You can easily establish the connection

by setting the same S-AIR ID for this

unit and S-AIR main unit.

1

Operate the S-AIR main unit to

turn on the S-AIR function.
For details on turning on the S-AIR

function, refer to the Operating

Instructions supplied with the

S-AIR main unit.

2

Set the S-AIR ID of the unit to

the same S-AIR ID as the S-AIR
main unit to be connected.
For details on setting the S-AIR ID

of the S-AIR main unit, refer to the

Operating Instructions supplied

with the S-AIR main unit.

3

Press  to turn on the unit.

Once the connection is established,

the S-AIR indicator on the unit

lights up.

Identifying the main unit with

a specific sub unit (Pairing

operation)

It is easy to set the same S-AIR ID for

the main unit and the sub units to

establish the connection.

However, if a neighbor has an S-AIR

main unit with the same S-AIR ID as

your S-AIR main unit, the neighbor

may be able to hear the audio

transmitted from your S-AIR main

unit on the neighbor’s system. Also,

you may be able to hear the audio

transmitted from your neighbor’s

S-AIR main unit on your system. To

prevent this, you can identify the main

unit with a specific sub unit by

performing the pairing operation.

Before pairing

The connection is established by the

S-AIR ID (example).

Your system

Neighboring system

ID: A

Main unit

Sub unit 

Sub unit 

ID: A

ID: A

Listening to the sound of

the connected S-AIR main

unit

You can use the S-AIR function to

listen to the sound of an S-AIR main

unit in a remote location.

1

Perform the procedure

described in “Establishing the
connection with an S-AIR main
unit” and check that the S-AIR
indicator is lit.

2

Press S-AIR CH + repeatedly to

select the desired S-AIR channel
of the S-AIR main unit.
The S-AIR channels that can be

selected depend on the S-AIR main

unit. For details, refer to the

Operating Instructions supplied

with the S-AIR main unit.

3

Operate S-AIR main unit or the

optional* S-AIR remote
commander to start playback.

4

Press VOL +/– to adjust the

volume.

To operate the S-AIR main unit

from the unit

You can perform the following

operations using the buttons on the

unit.

To

Press

Select sound source.

S-AIR CH +

Adjust the volume.

VOL +/–

Depending on the connected S-AIR

main unit, the operation may differ.

Refer to the Operating Instructions of

the S-AIR main unit.

Note

You cannot use this unit as a subwoofer or

surround speaker with other Sony S-AIR

components.

Advanced Operations

Enjoying different sound

source with multiple sub

units

Use the main unit that can set the

MULTI SOURCE mode.

When selecting the MULTI SOURCE

mode, you can listen to different sound

source with each sub unit.

For setting up and details, refer to the

Operating Instructions of the main

unit.
To identify the unit using the

optional* S-AIR Remote

commander AIR-RM10

(Coupling operation)

This unit is compatible with the

coupling operation. The coupling

operation establishes a connection

between the sub unit and optional*

S-AIR remote commander. For details,

refer to the Operating Instructions of

the optional* S-AIR remote

commander.

When the coupling operation is in

progress, the CPL indicator on the unit

flashes. When completed, it stays on.

Notes

The AIR-RM10 can operate / (power),

VOLUME+/–, and COUPLING with this

unit.

In the following cases, the CPL indicator

turns off:

- If the S-AIR main unit is not compatible

with the MULTI SOURCE mode.

- If the S-AIR main unit is not compatible

with the coupling operation.

- If processing of the coupling operation is

failed.

For details on coupling operation, refer to

the Operating Instructions of the AIR-RM10.

Troubleshooting

1

Make sure the unit is correctly

and firmly connected to a wall
socket.

2

Find your problem in the

checklist below, and take the
indicated corrective action.

If the issue persists, contact your

nearest Sony dealer.

When bringing this unit in for

repairs, be sure to bring in the entire

system (this unit, the S-AIR main

unit).

This product is a system product,

and the entire system is needed to

determine the location requiring

repair.

The S-AIR indicator is turned off.

 Check that the unit is connected to a

wall socket securely and the unit is

turned on.

Connecting the unit and S-AIR

main unit is not possible. (The

S-AIR indicator flashes.)

 If you use another S-AIR main unit,

place it more than 8 m (26

1

/

4

feet)

away from the S-AIR main unit you

are using.

 Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the unit

and the S-AIR main unit.

 The main unit is paired with another

S-AIR sub unit. Pair the main unit

with the sub unit you are using.

 The main unit is paired with another

S-AIR sub unit. Cancel pairing.

 Place so that the unit and the S-AIR

main unit are separated from other

wireless devices.

 Stop using any other wireless

devices.

 The connected S-AIR main unit is

turned off. Turn on the S-AIR main

unit.

The S-AIR channel fails to

change.

 Check that the unit and the S-AIR

main unit are connected properly.

 When using the Wireless Audio

Transmitter for PC as the S-AIR

main unit, sub unit operations will

not be functional if supplied PC

application is not booted or

Standard Mode is selected.

There is no sound.

 If you use another S-AIR main unit,

place it more than 8 m (26

1

/

4

feet)

away from the S-AIR main unit you

are using.

 Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the unit

and the S-AIR main unit.

 Check the pairing setting.

 Place so that the unit and the S-AIR

main unit are closer.

 Stop using any equipment that

generates electromagnetic energy,

such as a microwave oven.

 Place so that the unit and the S-AIR

main unit are separated from other

wireless devices.

 Stop using any other wireless

devices.

 Change the S-AIR ID settings of the

unit and the S-AIR main unit.

 Turn off the unit and S-AIR main

unit and then turn them on again.

 Check that the unit is connected to a

wall socket securely and the unit is

turned on.

 Increase the volume of the unit.
There is noise or the sound

skips.

 If you use another S-AIR main unit,

place it more than 8 m (26

1

/

4

feet)

away from the S-AIR main unit you

are using.

 Place so that the unit and the S-AIR

main unit are closer.

 Stop using any equipment that

generates electromagnetic energy,

such as a microwave oven.

 Place so that the unit and the S-AIR

main unit are separated from other

wireless devices.

 Stop using any other wireless

devices.

 Change the S-AIR ID settings of the

unit and the S-AIR main unit.

 Do not place a mobile phone near

the unit and the S-AIR main unit, as

this may result in noise.

Specifications

Amplifier section

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL

HARMONIC DISTORTION:

With 4 ohms loads, both channels

driven, from 100 – 10,000Hz; rated 1.5

watts per channel minimum RMS

power, with no more than 10% total

harmonic distortion.
Continuous RMS power output

(reference): 2.5 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz,

10% harmonic distortion)
Speaker section

Speaker system: Full range, bass-reflex

type

Speaker units: 39 mm (1

9

/

16

in), cone

type (1)

Nominal impedance: 4 ohms

Built-in wireless transceiver

(EZW-RT10A)

Communication System: S-AIR

Specification version 1.0

Frequency band: 2.4000 GHz 

2.4835 GHz

Modulation method: DSSS

Power requirements: DC 3.3 V,

350 mA

Dimensions (w/h/d): 50 Ч 13 Ч 60 mm

(2 Ч

17

/

32

Ч 2

3

/

8

in)

Mass: 24 g (1 oz)
General

Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption: 4 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 80 Ч

166 Ч 62 mm (3

1

/

4

Ч 6

5

/

8

Ч 2

1

/

2

in)

Mass: Approx. 380 g (13.4 oz)

Supplied accessories:

Hook-and-loop fastener (1)

Design and specifications are subject

to change without notice.

* The optional S-AIR remote

commander is included in the

package product.

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